You all know me and my lists. My newest list endeavor is something I call the "kids life skills list". I was feeling overwhelmed by thinking about all the new things Elizabeth will be learning in the next year: getting rid of her pacifier, drinking from a sippy cup, using a … [Read more...]
Our 2015 Four Gift Christmas
There are a few cool ideas out there for how to give gifts to your children for Christmas. And by that, I mean if you want to have a certain number, or a meaning behind the gifts. Not how to wrap them up and hand them over. Hopefully, you can figure that part … [Read more...]
Homeschool At Thanksgiving: Teaching Gratitude To Little Kids
Every night before bed, we say a family prayer, and then each of the kids gets a chance to pray for something they're thankful for. It is sometimes cute, sometimes silly, and sometimes, it's really difficult for them to think of even one thing. I try to guide them with … [Read more...]
My Last Baby, But
Today is my baby's first birthday. She's my last baby, but. The last one. But. I'm ninety-nine percent (almost certain, nearly positive) that we're done. But. I just can't quite bring myself to say it with any finality. Part of it is physical. My pregnancy with … [Read more...]
Learning About Emotions
We entered the grocery store, and immediately came upon a display of juice for 99 cents. I don't normally buy juice, but I decided to treat the kids for lunch. I picked up a bottle of apple kiwi strawberry, put it in the cart, and started to make my way to the produce section. … [Read more...]
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